persist in (doing) sth

Examples (10)

• If you persist in upsetting her, I will have to punish you.
• She decided to persist in her efforts to learn a new language.
• Despite facing numerous rejections, he persisted in seeking funding for his project.
• Why do you always persist in asking so many personal questions?
• The old man persisted in his belief that the earth was flat.
• The child would often persist in playing even after being told to go to bed.
• We must persist in our efforts to achieve sustainable development.
• Even after repeated warnings, he persisted in smoking indoors.
• Despite the bad weather, they persisted in climbing the mountain.
• She persisted in her studies, knowing that hard work would eventually pay off.